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## Recent meetings (22)

- [2026-11-10 — Wasco council dug into your water, sewer and trash rates at special workshop](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/7f36186c-cd88-4085-9440-e8a4347eaa22): City Council
- [2026-11-09 — Wasco Planning Commission's Nov. 9 meeting is cancelled — next one is Dec. 14](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/d2be09a8-b44c-4b54-9f94-ca27be7207bd): Planning Commission
- [2026-11-03 — Wasco honors hometown volunteers and OKs $594K in contracts as consent calendar passes unanimously](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/eae89ded-4c82-4f2c-97c5-95945d8b1f71): City Council
- [2026-10-20 — Council approves Bakersfield College interns for PAL center, proclaims Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/20bcce9e-ac5a-449e-9ca3-2779f55eeebb): City Council
- [2026-10-06 — Council approves grant-funded police e-bikes, delays Domestic Violence Awareness proclamation](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/6c1c14a1-5cd0-4850-a6b5-23c8183926b0): City Council
- [2026-09-29 — Council greenlights $602K Central Avenue ADA project; two members absent](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/10fa3de1-edbf-425f-acb1-e6d22a082449): City Council
- [2026-09-15 — Wasco parents pack council meeting demanding soccer fields — kids forced to play in Shafter and McFarland](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/434668cd-a8b4-4af0-a295-8df86e252840): City Council
- [2026-09-01 — Wasco leaders OK $111K budget fix, WRPD park repaving deal, and move new city hall plans forward](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/1500dc5a-186d-4f14-8f2e-a7b6de4bb04e): City Council
- [2026-08-18 — Cooling center stays open on 105° days; Medina appointed to District 3 seat, saving $3,000](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/93c1de3a-4645-4d8b-af0b-8dd7703381a8): City Council
- [2026-08-04 — Wasco PD fully staffed as council pins badges; temp payroll help approved; cooling center reopens for heat wave](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/873b0da3-a6f5-4ade-b041-b4fdeac39c0a): City Council
- [2026-07-21 — Wasco greenlights $1.3M in road contracts, new citywide phone system and election services](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/64daf27b-f7a8-4b10-a6bd-26be4a79738f): City Council
- [2026-07-07 — Council unanimously renews budget, spending limit and pay schedule — plus a sidewalk plea from Oak Street](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/9b775f0b-1f81-438d-8b83-dcde2a642d29): City Council
- [2026-06-16 — Wasco adopts new budget, renews city manager's contract at $217,510, and fills Planning Commission seat](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/53caf22d-674b-414b-9996-82a0d49cfdd5): City Council
- [2026-06-02 — Council Renews Prison Garbage Contract and Gets First Look at Budget Showing $1.4M Deficit](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/712db492-3a82-4f16-941a-219505d897c0): City Council
- [2026-05-19 — Wasco council OKs solar farm repairs after vandalism, adopts new meeting-access policy](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/b449787d-88cd-4a72-ba70-4f69ec9097fe): City Council
- [2026-04-30 — Wasco council locks in top 5 priorities: water, staff, business, safety, animal control](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/0b112936-100e-40f6-bf59-dca816349f01): City Council
- [2026-04-21 — Wasco Council approves $406K mid-year budget boost, new parking fix for Gromer area, and summer IT intern](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/a6605657-058a-4f2e-8a63-162ff09a8247): City Council
- [2026-04-07 — Council OKs $482,958 in payments, gets fiber internet update, and honors anti-assault group](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/ecd4a2d8-8e0e-4e02-9f2a-4d510595b8f3): City Council
- [2026-03-17 — Wasco moves G Street lighting forward, closes out $125K wastewater grant, and updates bank signers](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/1598eab3-ffb7-472d-8a6a-076e759c3371): City Council
- [2026-02-17 — Wasco council clears $3.9M water treatment contract, new transit plan, and smart-meter study](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/49ff7a6d-db4b-456a-b7ad-ffd4d70820ae): City Council
- [2026-02-03 — Wasco greenlights CDBG application for a second water tank that could unlock 400 new homes](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/1b6aee23-c3be-4264-9692-0cf326f08e4f): City Council
- [2026-01-20 — Wasco honors police promotions and farm worker safety advocates, keeps four-year grants and contracts moving](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/meetings/7719358f-0bef-4dcc-8ca5-81cbf91956b1): City Council


## Civic issues (50)

- [Wastewater/Stormwater Engineering Agreement](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/water-sewer-and-solid-waste-rates-update): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Youth e-bike and e-scooter safety](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/e-scooter-safety-and-proposed-ordinance): public-safety · priority: high
- [New water wells and Central Avenue beautification](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/new-water-wells-and-central-avenue-beautification): water-utilities · priority: critical
- [Dedicated soccer fields / sports complex](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/dedicated-soccer-fields-sports-complex): parks-rec · priority: high
- [unWired Broadband Street Cut Repairs](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/unwired-broadband-street-cut-repairs): roads · priority: high
- [Water SCADA system upgrade](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/water-scada-system-upgrade): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Wasco bike ride safety](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/wasco-bike-ride-safety): public-safety · priority: high
- [Immigration enforcement fears and city communication](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/immigration-enforcement-fears-and-city-communication): public-safety · priority: high
- [HAWK Crossing on Highway 46](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/hawk-crossing-on-highway-46): roads · priority: critical
- [SR46 Improvement Project construction impacts](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/hwy-46-street-crossing-project-contract): roads · priority: high
- [Clean California cleanup grant (CCEP)](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/clean-california-cleanup-grant): environment · priority: medium
- [Bakersfield College College Corps interns at PAL building](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/bakersfield-college-college-corps-interns-at-pal-building): schools · priority: medium
- [Domestic violence awareness and survivor support](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/domestic-violence-awareness-and-survivor-support): public-safety · priority: high
- [Audit-related budget adjustment of $111,523.25](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/audit-related-budget-adjustment-of-11152325): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Storm season and El Niño preparation](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/storm-season-and-el-nio-preparation): public-safety · priority: medium
- [October police activity and drug interdiction](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/october-police-activity-and-drug-interdiction): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Historical society leadership transition](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/historical-society-leadership-transition): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Data centers and Wasco's water supply](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/data-centers-and-wascos-water-supply): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Utility rate workshop coming November 10](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/utility-rate-workshop-coming-november-10): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [New city facilities financing](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/new-city-facilities-financing): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Homelessness Update Requested](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/homelessness-update-requested): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Street Lighting and Public Safety](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/street-lighting-and-public-safety): public-safety · priority: high
- [Cooling Center Program Future](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/cooling-center-program-future): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Road projects on track for summer construction](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/capital-projects-update-road-work-bids-open-water-tank-live): roads · priority: high
- [FY 2026-27 budget reaffirmed under AB 2561](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/fy-2026-27-budget-reaffirmed-under-ab-2561): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Lithium-ion battery fire hazards](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/lithium-ion-battery-fire-hazards): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Police e-bike unit grant](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/police-e-bike-unit-grant): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Westside Park parking lot repaving](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/westside-park-parking-lot-repaving): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [District 3 Appointment Saves $3,000](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/district-3-appointment-saves-3000): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Animal Control Staffing and Shelter Capacity](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/snip-spay-and-neuter-program-ends-replacement-found): environment · priority: high
- [Central Avenue ATP Project contract award](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/central-avenue-atp-project-contract-award): roads · priority: medium
- [Hunger Action Month and food insecurity](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/hunger-action-month-and-food-insecurity): environment · priority: medium
- [Wasco Police Department Full Staffing and July Operations](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/wasco-police-department-full-staffing-and-july-operations): public-safety · priority: high
- [Police activity and youth programs](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/police-activity-and-youth-programs): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Camera registry comeback?](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/police-training-drone-and-flock-programs): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Street and alley rehabilitation contracts](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/street-and-alley-rehabilitation-contracts): roads · priority: high
- [Return to County CDBG Program](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/return-to-county-cdbg-program): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Police Drone Program](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/police-drone-program): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Weed abatement responsibilities](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/weed-abatement-responsibilities): public-safety · priority: high
- [Regional Transportation Plan Update](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/regional-transportation-plan-update): roads · priority: high
- [Citywide phone system replacement](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/citywide-phone-system-replacement): water-utilities · priority: low
- [Community policing momentum](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/community-policing-momentum): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Prison garbage contract renewal](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/prison-garbage-contract-renewal): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [City Manager Contract Renewal](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/city-manager-contract-renewal): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Water subsidy program audit](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/water-subsidy-program-audit): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [PAL boxing: parents need rides to out-of-town fights](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/pal-boxing-parents-need-rides-to-out-of-town-fights): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Appropriations limit set at $35.8 million](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/appropriations-limit-set-at-358-million): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [4.5% raise extended to non-union managers](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/45-raise-extended-to-non-union-managers): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Missing sidewalks and Safe Routes to School](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/cdbg-sidewalk-and-lighting-grant-closeout): infrastructure · priority: high
- [Low Water Pressure and Sediment Complaints](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/issues/low-water-pressure-and-sediment-complaints): water-utilities · priority: medium


## Development applications (1)

- [Multi-tenant building development impact fee deferral — 301 N. Central Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/development/multi-tenant-building-development-impact-fee-deferral-301-n-central-avenue): other · approved


## Community topics (33)

- [Soccer fields](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/soccer-fields): parks-rec
- [Sharon Sharp recognition](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/sharon-sharp-recognition): community
- [Immigration enforcement and city communication](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/immigration-enforcement-and-city-communication): public-safety
- [Wasco Bike Club community ride](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/wasco-bike-club-community-ride): parks-rec
- [Recognition for community service](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/recognition-for-community-service): community
- [Domestic violence resources](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/domestic-violence-resources): public-safety
- [Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/domestic-violence-awareness-month-proclamation): public-safety
- [Sidewalk improvement thanks](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/sidewalk-improvement-thanks): roads
- [Police, scooter enforcement, and water quality](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/police-scooter-enforcement-and-water-quality): public-safety
- [Police field operations and youth e-scooter/e-bike concerns](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/police-field-operations-and-youth-e-scootere-bike-concerns): public-safety
- [Water wells, security, and police appreciation](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/water-wells-security-and-police-appreciation): water-utilities
- [Street lighting](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/street-lighting): public-safety
- [Rosaleda Village parking overflow](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/rosaleda-village-parking-overflow): development
- [Police department conduct and staffing](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/police-department-conduct-and-staffing): public-safety
- [True Light Baptist Church 100th anniversary](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/true-light-baptist-church-100th-anniversary): community-events
- [Wasco Rose Festival](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/wasco-rose-festival): parks-rec
- [Alley Blight and Code Enforcement](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/alley-blight-and-code-enforcement): public-safety
- [Animal control and cooling center](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/animal-control-and-cooling-center): public-safety
- [Sidewalk installation on Oak Street](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/sidewalk-installation-on-oak-street): roads
- [Central Avenue complex and animal control kennel health](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/central-avenue-complex-and-animal-control-kennel-health): development
- [Cooling Center outreach](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/cooling-center-outreach): public-safety
- [Home-based firearms business](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/home-based-firearms-business): zoning
- [Health Fair announcement](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/health-fair-announcement): public-safety
- [Father-Daughter Dance](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/father-daughter-dance): parks-rec
- [Fire hydrant colors](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/fire-hydrant-colors): water-utilities
- [Proposed City of Wasco flag](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/proposed-city-of-wasco-flag): parks-rec
- [Palm Avenue Middle School Drone Team recognition](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/palm-avenue-middle-school-drone-team-recognition): schools
- [PAL Boxing Program](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/pal-boxing-program): parks-rec
- [City council reports](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/city-council-reports): development
- [Kern COG Regional Transportation Plan](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/kern-cog-regional-transportation-plan): roads
- [Police promotions](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/police-promotions): public-safety
- [PG&E community relations](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/pge-community-relations): utilities
- [Police department appreciation](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/community/police-department-appreciation): public-safety


## Officials (9)

- [Eduardo Saldana](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/officials/eduardo-saldana): Mayor
- [Gilberto Reyna](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/officials/gilberto-reyna): Mayor Pro Tem
- [Vincent R. Martinez](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/officials/vincent-r-martinez): Council Member
- [Valentin Medina](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/officials/valentin-medina): Council Member
- [Miguel A. Raya](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/officials/miguel-a-raya): Council Member
- [Thomas Schroeter](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/officials/thomas-schroeter): City Attorney — Administration
- [Keri Cobb](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/officials/keri-cobb): Community Development Director — Community Development
- [M. Scott Hurlbert](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/officials/m-scott-hurlbert): City Manager — Administration
- [Maria O. Martinez](https://californiarecord.org/wasco/officials/maria-o-martinez): City Clerk — Administration